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GNS HAS WON AN AWARD UNDER GSA’S RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK BPA

Rockville, MD- October, 2011
GNS is proud to be one of 14 awardees for the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Information System Security (ISS) Line of Business (LOB) Risk Management Framework BPA. COACT is a member of the GNS team on this strategic win.

DHS owns the ISS LOB and partnered with GSA to develop the BPA. The two organizations worked with a number of Federal agencies and defined requirements that meet a broad range of needs. The BPA is based on NIST 800-37 rev. 1 and offers services representing the key disciplines and functions required to attain and maintain authority to operate (ATO). Additionally, the BPA covers the evolving need for near real-time situational awareness and enterprise risk management via continuous monitoring, implementing automation, and ensuring IT/cyber security is an integral part of the system development lifecycle. Service categories include:
• Categorizing information systems;
• Selecting security controls;
• Implementing security controls;
• Assessing security controls;
• Authorizing information systems; and
• Monitoring security controls;

Additional services include:
• Performing an initial risk assessment;
• Developing contingency plans;
• Performing continuous monitoring;
• Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments;
• Conducting e-Authentication risk assessments; and
• Developing incident response plans

Each of the above have sub-categories allowing clients to tailor their procurements to specific needs.

Steve Sharp, GNS Director of Business Development said “We have followed this effort from early on recognizing the value of GSA’s and DHS’s objectives for this BPA. We are excited to have the opportunity to use this BPA and offer Federal customers access to our skilled staff and company expertise for this critically important set of services.” Contact Steve for more information: ssharp@gns-us.com 301-921-4467

PRESS RELEASE: GNS, INC RECEIVES “EXCEPTIONAL” AUDIT RATING FOR GSA SCHEDULE 70

Rockville, MD- September, 2011
For the second year, GNS, Inc. received an "Exceptional" rating from U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for administrative performance against Federal Supply Code (FSC) 70, Information Technology contract GS35F0582M. GNS is proud of continuing our “Exceptional” rating for top performance in maintaining compliance with GSA regulations, reporting, maintenance, record keeping, modifications and much more.

The GSA Administrative Report Card rating is based on the contractor's performance in contract compliance, time delivery and lowest possible pricing. The audit addressed over 20 specific contract compliance areas, and only 10% of GSA's contract holders achieve such a rating. GNS achieved this rating as a direct result of the impeccable contract and project records maintained by its contract management team.

“As Federal budgets come under increasing pressure agencies must turn to companies that have proven they can deliver needed services at fair and competitive prices. The GSA schedules offer this important combination. GNS is proud that for the second straight year we are in the top tier of GSA suppliers. The discipline required to achieve an “Exceptional” rating is reflected in all our bidding and delivery functions” says Steve Sharp, Director, Business Development who also manages the GNS Proposal and Pricing functions.

PRESS RELEASE: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) AWARDS CONTRACT TO GNS, INC. TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SUPPORT AS THE DOE OCIO CONTINUES TO IMPLEMENT ITS STRATEGY TO INNOVATE IT SERVICES AND CYBER SECURITY

Rockville, MD- May, 2011
GNS, Inc., a leading provider in IT Security services, was awarded a four year DOE contract to provide Information Assurance support services to DOE’s Office of the OCIO in the ongoing maintenance, operations, and modernization of its IT Services. The multi-year, $4 million dollar contract awarded to Global Network Systems (GNS) starting March 2011, allows us to provide broadened management, consulting, and support services with the goal to improve the management, administration, and overall quality of DOE OCIO administrative programs and services. GNS support in the form of reviews and analysis will be provided in six task areas: (1) Program Management Assessment, (2) Risk Management Assessment, (3) Quality Assurance Assessment, (4) Business/Functional Reviews, (5) Technical Assessments and Studies, and (6) Cyber Security.

 GNS’ Director of Operations, Tony Ingelido stated “GNS is proud of this recent award as it demonstrates client satisfaction with the performance provided the past three years by our highly dedicated and competent staff. Having demonstrated an ability to go above and beyond in meeting the challenging needs of the client, the new award greatly expands our scope to include oversight functions in the areas of Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Cyber Security, Program Management as well as support for the Headquarters Security Office (HSO). The GNS team at DOE has successfully met challenges that have allowed us to continue to provide Information Assurance support and new program analysis responsibilities that will greatly enhance the operational effectiveness of the DOE OCIO.“

PRESS RELEASE: BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AWARDS CONTRACT TO GNS, INC. TO PROVIDE IT POLICY SECURITY AND NETWORKING SUPPORT SERVICES

Rockville, MD- April, 2011
GNS, Inc., a leading provider in IT Security services, was awarded a Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) contract to provide professional Information Assurance support services to BEA’s Office of the OCIO in the ongoing maintenance, operations, and modernization of the BEA EITS (Estimation Information Technology System). The multi-year, 1 million dollar contract awarded to Global Network Systems (GNS) starting January, 2011, allows us to provide Information Technology Security Support for all architectural layers (infrastructure, application, data, and management) of the BEA-EITS. Specific areas of engagement include: (1) Review and recommendation of IT security policy and documentation, (2) Test and evaluation of IT systems and IT security controls including penetration testing, (3) Recommending upgrades or enhancements to BEA’s IT security components, and (4) implementing the necessary hardware and software components as required to meet new IT security requirements. GNS’ Director of Operations, Tony Ingelido stated “GNS has worked diligently the past three years to provide top quality information assurance and information technology services to the BEA, and we are pleased that our team has been chosen to continue performing critical IT Security services for an essential agency of the Department of Commerce. The GNS team takes its Information Assurance support responsibilities seriously, and is proud to continue offering their expertise in supporting the BEA mission. “

About BEA:
BEA is one of the world’s leading statistical agencies. Although it is a relatively small agency, BEA produces some of the most closely watched economic statistics that influence the decisions made by government officials, business people, households, and individuals. BEA’s economic statistics, which provide a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the U.S. economy, are key ingredients in critical decisions affecting monetary policy, tax and budget projections, and business investment plans. The cornerstone of BEA’s statistics is the national income and product accounts (NIPAs), which feature the estimates of gross domestic product (GDP) and related measures. BEA’s economic data are of utmost importance to government and business decision-makers. To ensure the integrity and reliability of BEA’s data, the Bureau maintains a comprehensive IT security program, and continually improves the program through both internal and external reviews. Security controls, policies, procedures, and documents are reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with current OMB, DOC and NIST requirements. In addition to compliance, the effectiveness of security controls, policies, and procedures are evaluated in light of, new threats, vulnerabilities, and available technologies.

Rockville, MD- February 21st, 2011
Global Network Systems (GNS, Inc.) is proud to announce it is part of ActioNet’s winning team for the ten-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide IT Services to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The NOAA-Link contract has a $2.5 billion ceiling and is comprised of five management components: (1) Strategic Management, 2) Customer Care, 3) Infrastructure Management, 4) Business Management, and 5) Information Security and Risk Management. GNS is supporting all 5 areas with a particular focus on our core competencies in Information Security and Risk Management. Steve Sharp, GNS Director of Business Development stated, “We have been supporting the Department of Commerce (DOC) and NOAA since 2004. NOAALink is an important part of our strategy to provide NOAA and other DOC users a vehicle to access our experienced, standards-based approach to information security and risk management at both the enterprise and individual system levels.”

Rockville, MD- January 12th, 2011
GNS, Inc. received an "Exceptional" rating from the Department of Energy (DOE) Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR). A CPAR assesses a contractor’s performance and each assessment is based on objective facts and supported by program and contract management data, such as cost performance reports, customer comments, quality reviews, technical interchange meetings, financial solvency assessments, construction/production management reviews, contractor operations reviews, functional performance evaluations, and earned contract incentives. The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) is the Department of Defense (DoD) Enterprise Solution for collection of contractor Past Performance Information (PPI) as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

GNS provides quality assurance and oversight to the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) at DOE in four key master areas: Information Technology Management, Systems Development & Engineering, Operations Support and Cyber Security.